PAYROLL ANALYST FINANCE Comptrollers Office AP Payroll Services

Boston University; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 61,200 - 104,100; Full time

Job summary

Boston University is seeking a Payroll Analyst to join the Payroll team. This role reports to the Associate Director of Payroll Tax and Reporting and assists with remittances, reconciliation, and reporting of payroll withholdings, ensuring compliance with tax laws and regulations.

The position offers a hybrid work arrangement after an observation period. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in a related field with 3–5 years of payroll experience, strong Excel skills, and proficiency in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 3–5 years of work experience, preferably in a university or payroll management capacity.
• Intermediate Excel skills with complex formulas to acquire, organize, and analyze data.
• Ability to demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills.
• Detail oriented with accuracy and quality of work output.
• Self-motivated, proactive, intellectually curious.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Information Technology to implement and test system updates as they relate to taxation and serve as an active member of the yearend W2 process.
• Assist with the creation and generation of reports as they relate to union dues deductions, wages, and other ad hoc topics.
• Serve as a back‑up to the Sr Payroll Tax Administrator in the evaluation of tax status of the foreign national employees.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Excel

SAP/BUworks

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Payroll Analyst is a key member of the Payroll team at Boston University. Reporting to the Associate Director of Payroll Tax and Reporting, they will assist with the remittances (including but are not limited to federal, state, and local withholding taxes and union dues deductions), reconciliation, and reporting of all payroll withholdings. This role will work with the Associate Director to ensure compliance with all applicable tax laws and regulations while supporting payroll operations and responding to tax‑related inquiries.

Major duties of this position include:

• Collaborate with Information Technology to implement and test system updates as they relate to taxation and serve as an active member of the yearend W2 process.
• Assist with the creation and generation of reports as they relate to union dues deductions, wages, and other ad hoc topics.
• Serve as a back‑up to the Sr Payroll Tax Administrator in the evaluation of tax status of the foreign national employees.

Pay Range:

• Salary Grade 48
• Minimum $61,200, Midpoint $82,700, Maximum $104,100
• Note: Salary is based on related experience, expertise, available budget, and internal equity; new hires can expect an initial annual salary which is between the minimum and midpoint of the range above ($65,000 - $75,000).

Boston University supports a flexible work environment for authorized staff members. This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement (i.e. remote work up to three (3) days per week), after completion of a successful observation period.

Required Skills

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Ability to work optimally and collaboratively in a small, collegial team environment.
• 3‑5 years of work experience, preferably in a university or payroll management capacity.
• Intermediate skills utilizing Excel, including complex formulas to acquire, organize, and analyze data.
• Experienced in analyzing data to determine relevant conclusions and suggest appropriate actions to management.
• Proven track record to multi‑task and prioritize routine tasks and ad‑hoc requests.
• Ability to demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills.
• Detail oriented, demonstrating accuracy and quality of work output.
• Self‑motivated, proactive, intellectually curious.

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of SAP/BUworks and Microsoft Office.

Benefits/Other Information

• Boston University's generous benefits package includes health, dental, life insurance, and paid time off! Full‑time employees are also eligible for tuition remission for courses at Boston University.
• Note: the remission benefit extends to dependents as well. For more details on benefits, please refer to the Boston University benefits page at https://www.bu.edu/hr/employee-resources/benefits/.
• The department of Financial Affairs at Boston University values intellectual, cultural, and social diversity among its staff and students. We remain steadfast in our dedication to building a team that is inclusive and equitable and a place where all constituents can thrive.
• For all positions, we are looking for individuals who enjoy working with colleagues in a collaborative environment and who are flexible and creative. We strongly encourage applications from women and under‑represented groups who share our interest in serving a university community with diverse needs, backgrounds, ethnicities, and abilities.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.